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Ed Richards

Defender
2018 - 2024
Western Bulldogs
Ed Richards, born on July 3, 1999, is a talented Australian rules footballer who currently showcases his skills for the Western Bulldogs in the Australian Football League (AFL). The Western Bulldogs secured Richards as the sixteenth overall pick in the 2017 national draft, highlighting their confidence in his abilities on the field. Richards marked his AFL debut during a challenging match against West Coast at Etihad Stadium in Round 2 of the 2018 season. Standing tall at 188 cm (6 ft 2 in) and weighing in at 89 kg (196 lb), Richards primarily operates as a dependable defender for the Western Bulldogs, bringing stability and strategic play to the team's defensive line. Hailing from the Oakleigh Chargers in the TAC Cup, Richards has football in his bloodline, with a notable family history deeply rooted in the VFL/AFL domain. His lineage connects him to esteemed figures in the Collingwood Football Club, with his great-great-grandfather being Charlie Pannam Sr., his grandfather Ron Richards, and his great uncle Lou Richards, emphasizing the rich football heritage that runs through his veins. With a promising career ahead of him and a strong foundation built on family legacy and talent, Ed Richards continues to make his mark in the AFL, contributing his skills and determination to the success of the Western Bulldogs.

Season Stats:

2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018
Total
Avg
# AFL
AFL Leader
Bulldogs
Max
%
#
Max
%
Sum
% Sum
Played In
7
-
252
8
88%
16
8
88%
-
-
Goals
1
0.1
266
25
4%
15
16
6%
109
1%
Behinds
1
0.1
251
17
6%
13
9
11%
60
2%
Assists
2
0.3
191
13
15%
12
12
17%
76
3%
Disposals
135
19.3
117
266
51%
9
251
54%
3025
4%
Kicks
83
11.9
107
168
49%
6
131
63%
1759
5%
Handballs
52
7.4
121
143
36%
10
140
37%
1266
4%
Marks
37
5.3
108
69
54%
10
60
62%
855
4%
Tackles
16
2.3
214
65
25%
13
44
36%
470
3%
Hitouts
0
-
-
316
-
-
208
0%
276
0%
Clearances
8
1.1
169
68
12%
8
59
14%
291
3%
Frees For
4
0.6
247
27
15%
15
14
29%
135
3%
Frees Against
12
1.7
17
19
63%
1
12
100%
141
9%
Total
Avg
# AFL
Max
%
#
Max
%
Sum
% Sum
AFL Leader
Bulldogs

All Season Stats (2018-2024)

Games Played
Total 111
Goals
Total 26
Avg 0.2
Behinds
Total 29
Avg 0.3
Assists
Total 32
Avg 0.3
Disposals
Total 1713
Avg 15.4
Kicks
Total 1085
Avg 9.8
Handballs
Total 628
Avg 5.7
Kicks% - Handballs%
Total 63% - 37%
Marks
Total 426
Avg 3.8
Tackles
Total 229
Avg 2.1
Hitouts
Total 0
Avg -
Clearances
Total 68
Avg 0.6
Frees For
Total 73
Avg 0.7
Frees Against
Total 96
Avg 0.9

Ed Richards - Career Statistics - Total (since 2011)

Ed Richards - Career Statistics - Average (since 2011)

Ed Richards - Opponent - Total (since 2011)

Here is the comprehensive section on Total Statistics Against Opponents. This detailed segment provides an in-depth look at Ed Richards' performances, encapsulating their wins, losses, and games played. Additionally, it meticulously documents key metrics such as Disposals, Kicks, Handballs, Marks, Goals, Behinds, Tackles, Hitouts, Clearances, Frees For, and Frees Against.

Ed Richards - Opponent - Average (since 2011)

Here is the comprehensive section on Average Statistics Against Opponents. This detailed segment provides an in-depth look at Ed Richards' performances, encapsulating their wins, losses, and games played. Additionally, it meticulously documents key metrics such as Disposals, Kicks, Handballs, Marks, Goals, Behinds, Tackles, Hitouts, Clearances, Frees For, and Frees Against.

Ed Richards - Games Log

Here you'll find a detailed player performance game log across various seasons, opponents, and rounds. This section is designed with precision, allowing for sorting and deep dives into key statistics like Disposals, Kicks, Handballs, Marks, Goals, Behinds, Tackles, Hitouts, Clearances, Frees For, and Frees Against for each game.

Ed Richards - Statistical Charts By Round

This section is specifically designed to offer an in-depth look at player performances across various key metrics such as Disposals, Kicks, Handballs, Marks, Goals, Behinds, Tackles, Hitouts, Clearances, Frees For, and Frees Against. Here, you will find meticulously compiled charts that not only highlight individual player statistics for each round of the AFL season but also compare these figures against the round leaders and team leaders in each respective category. This comprehensive analysis allows you to gauge the performance of Ed Richards in the context of their team and the league as a whole.